I will lend to you for awhile a kitten, God said.
For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he’s dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.
But will you, ’till I call him back, take care of him for me?

He’ll bring his charms to gladden you and, should his stay be brief
You’ll always have his memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught below I want this kitten to learn.

I’ve looked the whole world over in search of teachers true.
And from the folk that crowds life’s land I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again?

I fancied that I heard them say ‘Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done’
For all the joys this kitten brings the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may.
And for the happiness we’ve known, forever grateful stay.

But should you call him back much sooner than we planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
If, by our love we’ve managed your wishes to achieve,
Then in memory of him whom we loved,
please help us while we grieve.
When our cherished kitten departs this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul for us to love all his life.

Author Unknown

Model is Mikey

UPDATE
I just found out today that “Lend Me a Kitten” will be featured on Fine Art Photoblog on April 15, 2012.
I am really excited as this is a site that I have much respect for.
“Lend Me a Kitten has been so well received here on RB that I just had to share the news with you.
Thank you so much for your ongoing support of my work, I appreciate each and every one of you.

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Mikey rescued me 9 years ago from a place no person should ever be…
After losing my son at birth, my arms were so empty and my heart was just so sad. I walked into a nursery that my child would never see and there he was…Mikey was just a baby then but he knew my heart was heavy. All curled up in my little boys bassinet, this white bundle of fur was sleeping. As soon as I picked him up, I felt comforted. He slept with me that night and saw me through the darkness, he has been by my side ever since; he has given me so many reasons to never give up.
I am Thankful for Mikey because he saved my life.